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Chapter 21: The Marble
Chapter 21: The Marble begins with Dodo, a young boy, waking up in Ward C-1 of Pennhurst, an institution filled with men who are each grappling with their own struggles. His early days in the ward are a haze of confusion and pain, magnified by the effects of the strong medication he is given. Transitioning from the comfort and familiarity of his room above Miss Chona’s grocery store to the overwhelming, chaotic environment of a ward with over two hundred men proves to be an incredibly traumatic…-
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Chapter 20: The Antes House
Chapter 20: The Antes House begins with an annual tradition drenched in irony and contradiction. What appeared to be a grand celebration of local heritage was, at its core, a parade of contradictions—where brass instruments blared for a forgotten composer and flags fluttered over a building more often used as a back-alley dive than a historical monument. The John Antes Historical Society and Pottstown's city council observed Memorial Day with feigned reverence and theatrical rituals, while residents…-
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Chapter 20: The Antes House
Chapter 20: The Antes House introduces Gus Plitzka, the chairman of the Pottstown city council, who has a deep-seated aversion to Memorial Day. This holiday, which includes the John Antes Historical Society’s Cornet Marching Band, brings with it a series of events that Gus dreads each year. These events involve a council meeting, followed by a band performance, a breakfast of German sausages, and a parade where council members dress as Revolutionary soldiers to honor John Antes, a composer with a…-
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Chapter 2: A Bad Sign
Chapter 2: A Bad Sign begins with a significant moment that marks the culmination of Moshe Ludlow’s life in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. It all starts on a chilly Monday morning, as Moshe, in good spirits after hosting the extraordinary Chick Webb one-night show at his All-American Dance Hall and Theater, is still cleaning up the remnants of the event. The performance, which featured Webb’s roaring twelve-piece band, was by far the best musical experience Moshe had ever witnessed, except for the…-
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Chapter 2: A Bad Sign
Chapter 2: A Bad Sign opens with a flashback to forty-seven years before the discovery of a skeleton on Chicken Hill. Moshe Ludlow, a Jewish theater manager in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, recalls a memorable winter Monday in February. He reflects on his time managing the All-American Dance Hall and Theater, particularly the excitement surrounding a concert by the famous klezmer musician Mickey Katz. Despite the harsh winter conditions, Moshe managed to bring together an eager crowd, creating a sense of joy…-
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Chapter 19: The Lowgods
Chapter 19: The Lowgods begins on a storm-soaked night, with Fatty gripping the wheel of his rickety Packard, leading Paper and Big Soap through thick sheets of rain toward Hemlock Row. The journey is not simply about distance, but about crossing into a realm that few dare to visit—a secluded cluster of dwellings hidden just outside Pottstown and untouched by time. Here, the Lowgods reside—descendants of a southern legacy that diverged from the upward trajectory pursued by neighboring Black…-
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Chapter 19: The Lowgods
Chapter 19: The Lowgods begins on a rainy evening in Hemlock Row, a dilapidated area west of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Fatty, the main character, is anxious as he drives an old Packard with his companion, Paper, who is determined to visit the Lowgods, a secluded and self-sufficient Black community. Known for their unique Gullah dialect and insular way of life, the Lowgods have long been viewed with suspicion by the more upwardly mobile Black residents of Chicken Hill. Fatty’s discomfort with the visit…-
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Chapter 18: The Hot Dog
Chapter 18: The Hot Dog begins with Chona, one week after her assault, drifting between dreams and a painful reality. She lies in her hospital bed, barely tethered to the world, as fragments of a prayer from her childhood, Barukh She’amar, float through her consciousness like shimmering motes of light. These prayerful echoes remind her of Sabbath mornings beside her father, the comfort of ritual, and the warmth of faith long held. Her parched lips and whispered desire for water elicit a quiet response,…-
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Chapter 18: The Hot Dog
Chapter 18: The Hot Dog begins with Chona waking up in her hospital bed after a week of recovery from a brutal assault. The room is filled with an unsettling silence, but in her mind, the comforting words of the prayer Barukh She'amar begin to play, creating a sense of peace. These sacred words, familiar from her childhood, bring with them a feeling of light and hope, and they evoke memories of her father’s love for her. The memories flood her, giving her a moment of solace as she recalls the deep bond…-
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Chapter 17: The Bullfrog
Chapter 17: The Bullfrog begins during a chaotic time for Ahavat Achim synagogue on Chicken Hill. The community is facing not only emotional strain from Chona’s critical illness but also unexpected complications with their mikvah. When a massive bullfrog is discovered splashing in the sacred bath, it startles the congregants and sparks fresh controversy—especially for Mr. Hudson, a vocal new member from Buffalo who insists on a more lavish, professionally built mikvah, even offering a generous donation…-
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